Administrative Coordinator II

Rutgers, International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University – Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) in Newark seeks an Administrative Coordinator II to support the Department of Urban Global Public Health and the Chair, focusing on academic planning, educational programming, and student success.

The role involves calendar management, faculty research support, program administration, admissions coordination, and liaison with university offices to keep research and teaching activities on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1 year of administrative experience in a government agency, university setting or large business office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chair with administrative tasks and calendaring; represents the Chair and Department with professionalism; maintains confidentiality.
• Provides administrative support for faculty research activities, including processing research-related expenses and reimbursements, ordering supplies for research projects, onboarding and orientation logistics for research staff, and coordinating with faculty and university offices.
• Performs office management duties for programs overseen by the department; manages calendars, room scheduling and setup for courses, seminars, meetings, and in-person events.
• Monitors student admissions and recruitment processes and coordinates with concentration leads.

Skills

Organization

Administrative

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Administrative Coordinator II - Department of Urban Global Public Health

This position is located in Newark, NJ and is part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). The Administrative Coordinator II provides a wide variety of administrative support to the Department and Chair focused on academic planning, educational programming, the teaching and learning agenda, and student success.

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives

Duties

• Assists the Chair with administrative tasks and calendaring; represents the Chair and Department with professionalism; and maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information.


• Provides administrative support for faculty research activities, including processing research-related expenses and reimbursements, ordering supplies for research projects, assisting with onboarding and orientation logistics for research staff, maintaining related administrative records, and coordinating with faculty, staff, and university offices to support timely research operations.


• Performs office management duties for programs overseen by the department. Determines workflow; monitors and processes necessary paperwork; maintains records and filing systems; maintains the department emergency contact list and related administrative records; handles subject fee vouchers, departmental deposits, gift cards, and associated tracking logs; maintains departmental calendars; coordinates with School offices to avoid scheduling conflicts; and manages room scheduling and setup for courses, seminars, meetings, and in-person events.


• Monitors and assists with student admissions and recruitment processes. Convenes meetings of concentration leads and tracks outreach efforts to prospective students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.


• One (1) year of administrative experience in a government agency, university setting or large business office.


• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirement.


• Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to assess priorities, with the ability to respond quickly to changing needs and to balance competing responsibilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly relay information among faculty, staff, and students. Skill in negotiating ambiguous situations. Ability to exhibit a manner of professional behavior that will promote positive interactions between faculty, staff, students and external clients, and enhance the public image of the University.


• Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Salary Details

Salary Details $60,000 - $65,000

Minimum Salary 54196.000

Mid Range Salary 64635.000

Maximum Salary 76450.000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage


• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs


• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options


• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)


• Life insurance coverage


• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 37.50

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Location

City Newark

State NJ

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Other Information

Seniority Unit

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you have (1) year of administrative experience in a government agency, university setting or large business office?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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